Summarizes the physics courses offered at the College of Technology in Eire, involving thecourse structure, optional subjects, and research fields. Included is the address for further information. (CC)

Outlines the intellectual developmental stages described by Piaget. Advocates that instructional strategies avoid introducing abstract concepts before students have experience with concrete phenomena. (GS)

Describes the major obstacles in the study of ultraviolet radiation (UV). Presents the beneficial aspects of UV such as vitamin O production, sterilization, clinical treatment of diseases and wounds, and the marking of patients for radiotherapy. Warns of the dangers of UV exposure such as skin cancer and early aging. (GS)

Describes the process of high gradient magnetic separation which gives promise as a method of large scale removal of colloidal impurities including bacteria and viruses. Examples and diagrams are included. (GH)

Briefly mentions pre-19th century ideas and discusses the contributions of Mohr, Seguin, Mayer, Grove, Colding, Joule and Helmholtz and the controversies regarding priority including Tyndall's involvement in one of them. Mentions the tension between philosophical and practical modes of thought in 19th century science. Includes portraits. (GH)

FACTORS RELATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN FIRST YEAR COLLEGE PHYSICS WERE IDENTIFIED. DATA WERE OBTAINED FROM THE RECORDS OF 923 STUDENTS WHO HAD COMPLETED THE FIRST SEMESTER OF A COLLEGE PHYSICS COURSE DURING A 5-YEAR PERIOD. MULTIPLE CORRELATIONS WERE USED TO RELATE STUDENT BACKGROUND VARIABLES TO ACHIEVEMENT IN COLLEGE PHYSICS. HIGH SCHOOL…